Alfredo Coviello

Elizabeth, New Jersey, the first state capital and the birthplace of Princeton University, was founded in 1665. This illustrious city was extremely influential during the Revolutionary and Colonial periods, and was home to numerous distinguished political and military figures. Over time, Elizabeth developed into an important industrial and economic center, welcoming the Singer Manufacturing Company in 1873 and becoming a recognized leader in automobile manufacturing long before Detroit. The culturally diverse city came to serve also as a crossroads for many commuting to jobs in Newark and in...

As Mexico faces the trials of economic growth and development, the country must overcome some tough historical challenges and rethink its own image. Are we really the “country in permanent crisis” we seem to think we are? Or have we evolved? In these pages, the authors examine the main aspects that define a developing modern society: education, security, employment, legality, the relationship between the ruling class and civil society, etc., and they point out specific areas where change is possible. Regreso al futuro constitutes an essential reflection on the power of a country on the...

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Las guerras médicas articulan una serie de conflictos armados entre el Imperio aqueménida de Persia y las polis helénica iniciadas en el año 490 a.C. y se extendieron hasta el año 449 a.C. Los enfrentamientos entre la antigua Grecia y el gigante imperio persa comenzaron cuando Ciro II el Grande conquistó Jonia en el 547 a.C. Los enfrentamientos tuvieron dos momentos críticos en las dos expediciones fallidas de los persas contra Grecia, en el 490 a.C. y desde el 481 a.C. hasta el 479 a.C., más conocidos como primera y segunda guerra médica. En su conjunto los enfrentamientos entre...